2008 National Profile of Local Health Departments

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Year Published: 2009
Product Code: NA275
Format: Book

The National Profile of Local Health Departments study is the nation's most complete source of data about local health departments. It supports the activities of those working in public health practice, research, education, policy development, and advocacy. This report provides a wealth of information about local health department infrastructure based on data collected in the 2008 National Profile of Local Health Departments study. Topics include local health department jurisdictions and governance; financing; characteristics of top agency executives; workforce demographics; emergency preparedness; activities and services; planning and performance improvement; partnerships and policy-making; and information technology.